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Former Lancaster Drive Shari’s Is Becoming Sumo Sushi
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point The former Shari’s on Lancaster Drive is becoming Sumo Sushi & Grill AYCE, bringing an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant to one of east Salem’s…
Oregon Small Businesses Get a New Edge in State Contracts — If They Certify
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Oregon is giving certified small businesses a new preference in certain state contracts, creating a potential opening for Salem-area companies that want to…
Cherriots Bus Expansion Hits Pause After Payroll Tax Talks Stall
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Cherriots’ proposed employer payroll tax is on hold, but not off the table, leaving Salem-Keizer businesses with an unresolved cost question. The Proposed…
Salem’s FEMA Lawsuit Could Put Flood Repair Costs on Local Residents
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point The City of Salem has filed a federal lawsuit over disaster relief funding tied to flood repairs connected to West Salem public works…
Marion County Approves Nearly $1.9M for Mental Health, Residential Assistance
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Marion County commissioners approved nearly $1.9 million in behavioral health-related spending, including psychiatric nurse practitioner services and residential assistance. The Biggest Item The…
The Monday After: What Your Skin Actually Needs After a Sunny Weekend
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point After a sunny Fourth of July weekend, skin can still be stressed and damaged even if there is no obvious sunburn or peeling….
Rides, Country Music and 400 Young Exhibitors Take Over Salem
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point The Marion County Fair returns to the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem from Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12, giving families another…
Recovery Is Part of the Workout
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point As summer activity increases around Salem and the Willamette Valley, recovery becomes an important part of staying healthy, active and consistent. What Often…
Consumer Cellular Picks Salem For Its 100th Store As Retail Makes A Comeback
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Consumer Cellular has opened its 100th company-owned retail store in Salem, marking a national expansion milestone for the Oregon-founded wireless provider. Where It…
Salem Businesses Have Until June 28 To Help Shape City Sign Code Changes
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Salem business owners have until 11 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2026, to complete a city survey that could help shape future changes to…

